shminux comments on Useful maxims - Less Wrong
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My instinctive reaction, which is by no means a maxim, is
The justification, in retrospect, is that were the merchandise worth the price, chances are the seller would not have to resort to extreme measures. It has served me well when dealing with car salespeople and telemarketers. but is probably not applicable in many other cases.